John Burns Construction Company specializes in delivering safe, efficient construction solutions for the Rail and Commuter Transit sector. With proven expertise in live-rail environments, we self-perform critical scopes of work to ensure greater control, quality, and responsiveness on every project. Our experience spans a wide range of transit infrastructures, including train stations, substations, bridges, structural buildouts, and heavy civil improvements. We are a trusted partner to agencies and railroads such as Metra, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, NICTD, BNSF, UPRR, ISTHA, IDOT, and CDOT.
Self-Perform Services Include:
- Structural and selective demolition
- Earthwork and excavation
- Underground site utility installation
- Underground electrical and site power / lighting systems
- Concrete foundations and structural concrete
- General carpentry and architectural buildouts
- Traction power electrical systems
